Letter to My Children (November 24, 2016)

Dear Jonathan, Sarah, Joshua and Christina,

Happy Thanksgiving Day. The 5th Thanksgiving without you all. I don't know how we have made it so far without going crazy. How does a pastor justify keeping children from parents? And keeping my grandchildren from us? You are loved. I will feed you, clothe you, provide for you, comfort and help you all. There is nothing you can do to make me love you less. Your little nephews were here tonight, helping gramma with her button jar. Tomorrow, on Thanksgiving day, we will endure our sadness with others who also know pain and sorrow. I can't wait until you are in my arms again.

With all my love and kisses and hugs,
Your own mom XO